Our excellent host made us feel at home in Bangkok with welcoming gifts of fresh fruit and a fridge full of water and eggs to use. The water filter in the bathroom gave us an endless supply of drinking water and a parcel of the family's favourite food from a restaurant was waiting outside our door to sample one afternoon. The local markets and easy access to river and train transport were ideal for us and less overwhelming than the crush and frenzy of some of the tourist hotspots nearby. Iconsiam is a short stroll away and fascinating as a contrast to local life. Any enquiries were dealt with immediately and expertly every time and enriched our experience. I would recommend highly to anyone visiting Bangkok.